the BEAM
September 11 - 17, 2011
www.bumc.net
A Weekly Newsletter of Brentwood United Methodist Church Growing Disciples of Christ Who Know Him, Love Him, and Serve Him
11:00 am Classes for All Ages Have Begun! For a complete list of opportunities for all ages, visit www.bumc.net/sundayschool. Answer the call! Mondays-Thursdays, 6:00-8:30 pm, September 6 – 22, 2011 Calls have begun and hundreds of church members have
answered the call to reach out to their fellow church members with a friendly “hello” and “how may we pray for you?” It’s not too late to join this rewarding experience. Register at www.bumc.net/called or just show up when it’s convenient and bring a friend.
BUMC Fall/Winter kidSALE September 13 – 17 Drop Off Dates: (consignors) Pre-Sale: Public Sale:
Tuesday, September 13 -- 10 am- 6 pm Wednesday, September 14 -- 10 am - 3 pm Thursday, September 15 -- 5 pm - 8 pm (presale pass req’d) Friday, September 16 -- 10 am - 5 pm Saturday, September 17 -- 9 am - 12 noon (1/2 price)
A Work in Progress: Real Life Questions with Real Biblical Answers Begins Wednesday, Septemer 28, 6:15 - 7:30 pm Led by Rev. Dr. Jeff Wilson
The Lives of Great Christians
Wednesdays, begins THIS WEEK, September 14, 6:30 - 8:00 pm Led by Rev. Kaye Harvey
adult studies Register for adult studies at bumc.net/adultstudies
Spiritual Travels: A Study of 3 Provocative Books
The Shack, Ragamuffin Gospel, and A Million Miles in a 1000 Years Sundays, September 11 through April 22, 5:20 - 7:30 pm Led By Rick Hotzfeld
Christian Believer
Mondays, begins September 12, 6:30 - 8:30 pm Led by Chuckles Collins
THRIVE It’s Wednesday night! September 14 –– 5:00 pm Meal
Dinner by Stroud’s BBQ. $6 per person, $24 family maximum Grilled chicken, mashed potatoes, peas, salad, bread & dessert DINNER VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!! See inside for details. Register for the meal by 3 pm, Monday, September 12 online at www. bumc.net/thrive or by email to rtharpe@bumc.net.
Register for meal at bumc.net/thrive Register for children’s choirs at bumc.net/childrenschoir Register for adult studies at bumc.net/thrive
6:15 - 7:30 pm 6:30 - 8:00 pm 6:45 - 7:30 pm 7:00 - 8:30 pm Begins Sept. 28:
Children’s Choirs & Activities Extra Mile (5th & 6th) Student Thrive! (7th - 12th) “The Lives of Great Christians” (All Adults) Led by Rev. Kaye Harvey “Boundaries” (Single Adults) $21 Adult Chancel Choir A Work in Progress: Real Questions w/ Real Biblical Answers, Led by Rev. Dr. Jeff Wilson
students 7th - 12th Grades
Sunday, September 11 9:45 am 7th - 8th Jr Hi Rm 9:45 am High School Options 9th - 12th: • Sunday School • Youth Disciple Bible Study – Room A191 • Topical & Current Events Discuss. – Café • Help Teach in Children’s Ministry 11 am 7th-12th Sunday School – Jr Hi Rm 11 am Youth Sunday Planning Team Mtg – Rm A191 11 am Youth Design Team Info Mtg – Yth Prayer Chapel 3:30 pm Kid Sale Set Up – Gym (Earn money for mission trips and/or choir tours) 4-5 pm Youth Handbells 4:45 pm Café Opens 7th-9th Grade 5-6:40 Snack Supper, Large Group, Small Groups 6:45-7:45 Jubilation Choir Rehearsal 10th-12th Grade 5 - 6:10 Sonshine Choir Rehearsal 6:15 - 8 Snack Supper, Large Group, Small Groups Monday, September 11 6:45 am Manfest w/Travis @Dimple’s Deli 3:30 pm Volunteer @ Harvest Hands, meet at BUMC Tuesday, September 12 6:30 am Tuesday breakfast club with Lindsay at Brueggers 4-5 pm Hangtime with Nellie @ Chick-Fil-A for 7th - 8th only 6:00 pm Meet at BUMC Odyssey game night Wednesday, Sept 14 3:30 pm meet at BUMC 61st Ave. Tutoring 6:15 pm Wednesday to 7:30 Night Worship & ministry teams Saturday, September 17 2:30 pm Kid Sale Tear Down – Gym
Brentwood United Methodist Church upcoming activities Listening Sessions Listening sessions are opportunities for Martin to learn more about us as a community and to hear our hopes and dreams for the church. September 14: Young Couples and Parents of Young Children, 6:30-7:30 pm in the Chapel. Find a complete list at www.bumc.net. BUMC Sanctuary 20th Anniversary Celebration Choir This year marks the 20th Anniversary of the BUMC Sanctuary. On the evening of October 30th we will celebrate with a concert of gospel music featuring guest artist, Buddy Greene. You are invited to participate in this Celebration Choir by joining us for rehearsals each Wednesday at 6 pm. For information email Shannon Garrett at sgarrett@bumc.net. PEP Club Tuesday, September 13, 6:30 pm, Haney Hall All adults 55+ invited for a covered dish dinner and a program with “The Whistler”, Pat Sonnier. Brought back by popular demand so don’t miss this one! Newcomers Coffee & Conversation with Martin Sunday, September 18 Newcomers and guests are invited at 9:45 am in the Chapel to meet Martin, ask your questions and discover what the joys and possibilities of your future at Brentwood UMC could look like. RSVP to Jeff Wilson, Pastor of Connectional Ministry, at jwilson@bumc.net or 324-8208. Nexus Chamber Presents “For the Love of Guitar”, Sunday, September 18, 4 pm Paul Carrol Binkley’s classic guitar performance with Nexus will present an exciting and varied selection: from his original orchestrations of classical music to his own compositions to a fresh twist on a surprise piece of iconic pop culture created especially for the Nexus Chamber Orchestra. Admission is free and open to the public. AARP Driver Safety Program Thursday, October 6 and Friday, October 7 Deadline to register: Monday, September 19. The AARP Driver Safety Program stressing safer automobile driving techniques and tips for adults 50 and over. Held 8 am - 12 noon in Room A291. Limited to 30 participants, cost: $12. Register at www.bumc.net or contact Julie Donley, 324-7254 or jdonley@bumc.net. From Islam to Christianity - Their Journey, Tuesday, September 20, 6:00-8:30 pm A For Men Only sponsored event and is open to men and women age 16 & up. Come hear 4 Christians (2 women and 2 men) that were formally of the Muslim Faith give their testimonies of their life journey to becoming a Christian today. Cost $5 per person - reservations recommended. Childcare will be provided.Contact Mike Davis at mdavis21@comcast.net. Haiti Mission Trip October 13-18, 2011, Jacmel, Haiti Three additional adults needed to be part of this exciting mission trip to include medical clinics, worship services, construction, ministry with children, youth and adults. Cost: $1160 (flights, food, and lodging). Contact Christen Cole at ccole@bumc.net. Single Adult Opportunities Divorce Recovery, Sun., August 28–October 2, 5:15 - 7 pm, Cost: $30, Room B447 This is the last week to sign up for the August class, so please visit www.bumc.net/DivorceRecovery to register. Boundaries Class, Wed., Sept. 7–Oct.12, 6:45 - 7:30 pm, Cost: $21, Singles Space. Book Club, Tues., Sept. 13, 6:30 - 8 pm, Singles Space. “The Color of Water” by James McBride. Coffee and dessert will be provided. Transparenting Class, Saturday, September 24, 10-2 pm, Singles Space. Learn how to help your child in the transition of divorce and to successfully co-parent. This class fulfills the court ordered requirement for divorcing parents and is FREE if taken here at BUMC. Register at www.bumc.net/singles. Singles Game Night, Saturday, September 24, 6:30-9 pm, Cost: $4, Singles Space Benefits Fisher House including dinner. Chicken and bread to be provided, but please bring a side item and RSVP with that item to bdunn@bumc.net.
Stewardship and Giving information can be found at www.bumc.net/giving.
children Infants - 6th Grade
Sunday, September 11
service opportunities 61st Avenue After School Mentors Needed The 61st Ave. After School Program for grades K-5 meets each Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Contact Nita Haywood at 292-7184 or nitahaywood@aol.com. Barnabas Friends A Coordinator and note writers are needed for Barnabas Friends. We send monthly notes of encouragement to our college students, October - May. Contact Rachael Royster Melton at roystermelton@yahoo.com. Fishes and Loaves Adults needed to provide a meal to our members and their families when they need temporary meal assistance due to injury, illness, surgery, or other medical issues. Contact Katy Clark at katypclark@gmail.com or 218-7934. Timothy Project Adults needed to make a difference in a 7 or 8 grader’s life by being part of our “Timothy Project” group. You would simply pray, send cards/letters, and offer encouragement to your student. Contact Sandra Wiseman at jswise2@aol.com. th
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Wednesday Night Dinners Volunteers needed to take on the oversight and coordination of Wednesday Night Dinners. This involves putting out food and keeping supply filled, collecting money, and cleaning the utensils that are used. Wednesday nights, 5 - 7 pm. Individuals, classes, or groups welcome! Contact Jeff Wilson at jwilson@ bumc.net or 324-8208.
harvest hands (www.harvesthandscdc.com) Harvest Hands is a catalyst for Christ-centered, wholistic community development working alongside our neighbors to further healthy living, education, spiritual formation and economic development in South Nashville. After-school Program Snacks We’re looking for individuals, families or classes to help provide snacks on a monthly basis to the 40 elementary students and 20 middle & high school students that we feed daily. Bring healthy snacks (preferably individually packaged) and 100% juice boxes in quantities of 40 & 20 each. Schedule a time for drop off at 424 Humphreys Street by calling 259-9900.
Sunday School Preschool - 6th Grade 9:45 am Pre-school Worship (formerly Church Time) at all three worship services. Nursery 8 am to 12 pm for infants - 3 years Bible Blast September 18, 12 to 2 pm All 3rd Graders (with a parent) are invited to come learn how to use their Bibles. Register online at www.bumc.net. Volunteers needed for Bible Blast! For more information contact Beth Lentchner, 324-7248 or blentchner@bumc.net Youth volunteers are welcome! First Grade Worship Readiness Classes Begin September 18 during Sunday school.
H.I.G.H.W.A.Y. 56 5th & 6th Grades
Gently Used Board Room Table We are in need of a new or gently used board room table that seats 10 or more people for our new office space. Please email Courtney with a description and photos if you or your company has one to donate: courtney@ harvesthandscdc.com.
Sunday, september 11
WOW! Soap & Humphreys Street Coffee Sponsorships Needed Help us sell our products this holiday season by sponsoring our booth spaces at our major holiday sales events, currently including BUMC’s Shopapalooza and Junior League’s ‘Tis the Season! We are in need of twelve $100 sponsorships to cover all of our booths this holiday season! Mail sponsorships to Harvest Hands, 424 Humphreys Street, Nashville 37203. Questions? Contact Courtney at courtney@harvesthandscdc.com.
MILEAGE begins TONIGHT, September 11 at 5-6 pm
who to contact
Sunday School Morning Assembly and Praise, 9:45 am. Gym
Alleluia Choir begins TONIGHT, September 11 at 6-7 pm (Adult Choir Room)
Adult Studies/Small Grps Judith Bone, 324-7258 jbone@bumc.net
Children’s MInistry Ellen Garrett, 577-7261 egarrett@bumc.net
Single Adult Ministry Shebbie Shields, 324-7240 sshields@bumc.net
To Get Connected Jeff Wilson, 324-8208 jwilson@bumc.net
Caring Ministry Kaye Harvey, 373-3663 kharvey@bumc.net
Mission & Outreach Juanita Hobbs, 324-7222 jhobbs@bumc.net
Student Ministry Travis Garner, 324-7229 tgarner@bumc.net
Worship & Music Shannon Garrett, 577-7267 sgarrett@bumc.net
Brentwood
United Methodist Church
309 Franklin Road Brentwood, Tn 37027 615-373-3663 www.bumc.net
Sunday Morning Opportunities 8:30 am Worship 9:45 am Classes for Children, Students, and Adults 9:50 am Worship 11:00 am Worship 11:00 am Classes for Children, Students, and Adults Saturday Evening Opportunities 6:00 pm Worship Trinity Church Spring Hill Campus meets at Spring Hill High School 10:00 am Worship
worship Attendance September 3/4 Weekend Total 1,680 July year to date contributions are 94.4% of budget. For additional details visit the website at bumc.net/giving2011.
Congregational care and caring ministries www.bumc.net/support resources
Adoption Support & Orphan Ministry Contact: Charlene Leonard, 221-4041
hospital visitation at bumc
Domestic Abuse Contact: Caroline Beavers, 371-2550.
The Pastoral Staff of BUMC visits area hospitals on a regular and rotating basis. Hospitals do not inform the church when its members are admitted. Please let the church know if you (or a family member) are hospitalized by contacting Julie Donley, jdonley@bumc.net, 615-324-7254.
Emergency Financial & Food Assistance Contact: Juanita Hobbs, 324-7222, jhobbs@bumc.net
groups www.bumc.net/caregroups
Cancer Support: Partners in Hope Contact: Jeanetta Fargo, 435-3716 ejaefargo@comcast.net
Encouragement Cards: GraceNotes Contact: Rachael Melton, roystermelton@yahoo.com Financial Coaching (Trained Mentors) Contact: Rev. Kaye Harvey, kharvey@bumc.net Home-centered Visitation Contact: Rev. Erin Racine, eracine@bumc.net Home Health Product Assistance Contact: Scottish Rite, 259-3434 Home Repairs: Handy Man Ministry Contact: 373-3690, x398, handyman@bumc.net Infertility Support Contact: Gretchen Voyles, gvoyles98@hotmail.com Memory Loss Caregiver Respite: Sunny Day Club Contact: Katie Anderson, 370-9467 Short-term Meal Assistance: Fishes & Loaves Contact: Katy Pat Clark, 218-7934, katypclark@gmail.com Spiritual Counseling with Pastors Contact: Julie Donley, 324-7254, jdonley@bumc.net or Carla Barrios, 373-3663 x252, cbarrios@bumc.net
Stephen Ministry Stressed? Feeling Down? Need Encouragement? Stephen Ministers provide care for people experiencing a major crisis as well as support for people weighed down by the little things in life. Call Sheryl at 373-3690 ext. 394 or Rev. Kaye Harvey at 373-3663.
AA Groups 1 pm, Monday-Sunday, BH 102 9 am, Monday (For Women Only), BH102 8:30 am, Tuesday & Thursday, BH102 7 pm, Tuesday & Thursday, BH201 7 pm, Friday (For Men Only), BH 101 11:30 am, Mon, Wed, Fri, BH102 7 pm, Sunday, BH201 Eating Disorders Anonymous Sundays, 4 pm, Buchanan House 102 Contact: Courtney Muse, 594-8552 ADHD Adult; Spouse Workshops Contact: Terry Huff, 627-4191 Alzheimer’s Contact: Barbara Jones, 373-1941 or Ruth Randolph, 385-2323 Career Transitions Each Monday, 6:30 pm - Haney Hall Contact: Richard Ross, 390-7283 CODA (CoDependency) Contact: Herberta Grissom, 347-4900, herta2@comcast.net Divorce Recovery Contact: Shebbie Shields, 324-7240 Grief Support Contact: Alive Hospice, 963-4732. Loss (Widows, Divorced Women) Contact: Herberta Grissom, 347-4900, MS Self Help Contact: Sandie Mountz, 376-5395.
Brentwood United Methodist Church Counseling Center offers services to children, youth & families. Call 376-5910. It is home to experts in helping families and individuals resolve real life problems.